Dr. Christian Schneider is one of the only Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioners (CCEP) in Hernando County. What does this CCEP designation mean and how does it enable him to better help his patients? The CCEP program consists of 7 distinct modules that cover what the chiropractor needs to know about treating most all extremity injuries. Although the chiropractic doctorate education prepa
res the chiropractor for basic extremity assessment and treatment, the CCEP program advances this knowledge tremendously so that the patient of the CCEP receives the highest level of care for their particular extremity needs. The modules are:
Advanced Principles of TMJ, Rib, and Shoulder Adjusting
Advanced Principles of Upper Extremity Adjusting
Advanced Principles of Lower Extremity Adjusting
Advanced Principles of Extremity Rehabilitation
Advanced Principles of Foot, Gait, and Orthotics
Soft Tissue Methods for the Spine and Extremities
Global Assessment of Extremities
Each module is followed by a written examination. The clinicians who pass all 7 written examinations are able to sit for the practical examination to become a CCEP. Dr. Christian Schneider grew up in Spring Hill and graduated from West Hernando Christian School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Saint Leo University. He graduated Magna cm laude with his Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, Georgia. While attending Life University, Dr. Schneider became certified in Gonstead technique. This method represents the ultimate standard in "hands on" spinal adjusting and remains one of the leading chiropractic techniques. He completed additional courses in sports chiropractic and is certified as a Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP), trained to assess, diagnose, and treat root causes to recurring pain in the spine and extremities, including TMJ problems, shoulder girdle syndromes, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee subluxations, Baker's cysts, sprained ankles, shin splints, foot and gait mechanics, misaligned hips, and leg length issues. Dr. Schneider has been trained to detect abnormalities in foot biomechanics, which can contribute to foot, knee, and hip pain, and prescribe functional orthotics to help correct them. While at Life University he served as treasurer of the Gonstead Club and studied Kodokan karate. Dr. Schneider is active in the community and is passionate about education and helping patients achieve better health and quality of life.